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Yiu-cho will be in court today, right?

Yes.

He's likely to win the appeal, right?

Hard to say.

You know there can always be
unexpected turns.

It will be so pitiable to go to jail
for that.

Pitiable? What about those harmed by him?

How can you say that?

He's your brother.

Ma Sai-wang could do that to Dad.

That's what Sai-wang did.

It's not Yiu-cho's fault.

You two grew up together.

He treats you like his own brother.

When your dad got into trouble

he was running around with you.

My rheumatism hit and he came to take
me to the doctor right away.

He's really good to us.

He never failed us.

No matter what you want to do
to your uncle,

don't ever hurt the innocent

especially those you care about and love.

Jin-hung, remember, in conducting oneself,

there are things one can do
and one must never do.

Don't become the kind of people you
hate most, OK?

You two grew up together.

He treats you like his own brother.

He's really good to us.

He never failed us.

Don't become the kind of people you
hate most, OK?

Don't ever hurt the innocent

especially those you care about and love.

Sammie, time to go to court.

Marco, I'm really nervous.

I am worried.

Are you confident?

He'll be fine. Trust me.

Witness, you once pointed out in court

my client Mr Ma Yiu-cho told you to
dump a batch of expensive red wines.

But later on, you told the police
that was not what happened.

Why is that so?

Yes, I made it all up.

Witness, I must remind you

It is a criminal offence to give
a false testimony in court.

I know, Your Honour.

Can you explain why you're doing that?

The pub I was operating ran into
a cash-flow problem.

I used to work for the Ma's before
I retired.

So I tried to ask Ma Yiu-cho for a loan.

But not only did he turn me down
but he chided me too.

I got really mad.

Later on when the ICAC came to take
my statement

asking if it's Ma Yiu-cho who gave me
the wine.

I wanted to revenge on him.

So I said "Yes".

Silence.

Your Honour

since the key witness in this case,
Tseung Dai-chi

was giving a false testimony in court,

I implore you to find my client
Mr Ma Yiu-cho not guilty of bribery.

On the sensational case of

suspected bribery by CEO of
The Masons Group, Ma Yiu-cho...

closing arguments have been made.

The Court of Appeal found Ma Yiu-cho
not guilty of bribery.

Congratulations! You won the appeal!

I really want to celebrate over
a champagne with you.

What a shame I still have to do a few
months for forgery.

Just a few months. It dashes by.

I'll wait to celebrate with you.

I keep thinking about things outside.

The pier-top project...

Bro Yiu-chung and Yiu-tong,

Sammie and the baby

and everything in the office.

Don't worry. Sammie is tough.

Without you by her side, she can
still hold on.

I'm not by her side.

She hardly visits these days.

Don't know if it's because of Mandy
or something else.

Did you notice anything?

No.

She's bearing a baby and she's looking
after the company.

We've told her not to run around like that.

There shouldn't be anything special.

If you miss her, I can relay the message.

Stop kidding!

I really need you to play my mouth and eyes

When you see her, just mention it.

Ma Yiu-cho, time's up.

Thank you.

Come on, let's eat.

Let's eat.

Sammie, Chloe, you're having a baby.

Eat more fish.

It's good for brain development.

Chiu-chi, the fish is fresh. Have more.

Yiu-cho won the appeal. The merit goes
to you.

Thank you, Daddy.

To make sure that Bro Joe can come
home soon, it's worth the effort.

I was more brilliant than Madam Ling-Ling.

I foretold that he'd be acquitted.

Right. Here's to Joe winning the appeal!

I thank you all on Joe's behalf.

Cheers!

So Uncle Joe can make it to see
the baby being born.

When Joe comes back,

we three brothers can fight shoulder
to shoulder!

Right. Once Bro Joe comes out,
he can play CEO again.

Yes.

It will be great if Joe can resume as CEO

But I wonder if the law is OK with that?

If it's a private company, and no more
than a year's imprisonment,

it's OK to resume as CEO.

But since we are a listed company,

it will be subject to review by
the Stock Exchange.

What does that mean?

That means it's up to the Hong Kong
Stock Exchange to approve it.

If Bro Joe can't do it

it will be hard for you, Sis Sammie.

I took up the position as CEO then
just so as to stabilise the company.

Joe is coming out soon, so it's time
for me to bow out.

For Sammie to play CEO...

it's based on voting by the Board

not what's decided at the dinner table here.

Besides, it will be a while before
Yiu-cho comes home.

Let's wait till he is back.

If you don't eat, the food will get cold.

Right. Let's eat.

Let's eat.

Honey, guess if Joe can get back
his CEO position?

How can I guess? It will depend on
the Stock Exchange's decision.

I'm sure Daddy wants Joe back.

But if the Stock Exchange doesn't approve
will Sammie keep playing the role?

Don't you know with yoga practice
you must concentrate

and focus on this moment?

Sorry. I'll stay focused.

No. I mean you must concentrate
on your work in front.

Right. Though Daddy specially put me in
charge of the pier-top project

if I don't do it well,

someone may take the opportunity to
drag me off the seat.

That's right. So you must allow no
mistakes in this project.

No matter who's playing CEO,

the faster you drive the project forward
the better.

Even if Joe comes back in position,
you'll already be secure in your seat.

Why did Father-in-law's BP shoot so high?

It's all thanks to that sister-in-law
of yours.

Had she not made Yip's Construction
lose all that business,

he wouldn't have been so mad he fell ill.

Honey, don't worry. He should be fine.

That woman did that to the Yip's.

I will remember it.

Don't do anything, or it'll invite
more trouble.

Joe is going to be back soon.

By then, things will go back to normal.

His wife will step down.

That actually reminds me.

While Joe is not back,

better find an excuse to make things
drag on.

What good does it do The Masons?

At least that woman can't mess things
up with the Ma's and the Yip's.

The long-serving guys are already not
pleased with her.

You can rope them in.

The information I sent to your office
yesterday, I believe you've seen it.

These overseas corporations are
asking to work with us.

What do you think? Any comments?

This is a good thing.

That can help grow our overseas business.

It's worth consideration.

That's what I think.

We can create synergy through working
with overseas companies

and enhance our international image.

That's not how I see it.

The Masons just started a few projects.

With the pier-top project, especially,

we're getting a bit tight with resources.

I don't think we should add to the burden.

We can put this off till later.

Aren't we being too reserved?

If we're short of resources, it means
time for expansion.

We're expanding before we see the benefits.

I don't agree.

How do you see this?

Our department is on a number of projects.

We barely have enough hands.

What you're saying is true.

If we have such varied views...

OK. The idea of working with overseas
companies, we'll put on hold.

Let's go back to progress of the pier-top
redevelopment project.

Thomas, could you brief us on that?

The contractor at my end is ready.

Once the funding is in place,
and land premium is paid

we can start the project.

What about financing? How is it going?

My plan is to issue bonds to that end.

The Masons has a good reputation.

We are an industry leader locally.

I believe we can soon raise sufficient
capital for use.

I don't agree.

It's relatively more risky to raise
capital by issuing bonds

It's not clear which way interest rates
are going.

If they go up, bond subscription
will be affected.

Or we can pledge some of our assets
to the bank for funding...

If we pledge our assets at this point,
interest rates will be very high.

That will add to our costs.

Marco, how much interest and how
much we can afford...

we can calculate those.

I am the company's CFO.

I will naturally work out the figures
for you all.

Well, I am just doing my duty to point
out the risks.

I agree with you, Marco.

Risk management is very important with
a project of this scale.

This argument can go on till tomorrow.

What do you think, Sammie?

I think we're all thinking in the interest
of the project.

In terms of funding, I think Marco
and Thomas can proceed in parallel.

Let's see which of you can find a more
suitable option offering lower risks.

Do you agree?

Fine with me.

You are the CEO. You decide.

I was going to present the figures for
the financing plan

but they were all saying things against it.

I am the one in-charge of the project.

Why must I follow what they're saying?

Obviously someone doesn't want you
in control of this project.

She's just the CEO.

Need she take over every project?

It's not up to her to take
over just anything.

Uncle, is it you have some idea?

You have an advantage.

You are the CFO. You're in control
of Finance.

Without money, what can they do?

I don't believe Marco can secure financing.

They'll have to compromise
and take my proposal.

I have another scheme on hand.

Once I get some support, I can take it out.

Sorry. The meeting overran.

I kept you waiting.

Why say that? You're so busy and
I still got you out for lunch.

Why say that?

Alright. You need to rush,
so I ordered sea bass for you. OK?

OK. You know what I like.

Sammie, I'm a bit worried.

About what?

I heard that over the pier-top project

Marco and Thomas had some disputes
at the meeting.

Is that true?

People present different things for
discussion at meetings.

That's ordinary.

Those are not disputes.

You let Marco help Thomas.

But it doesn't look like that.

Marco doesn't mean to give Thomas
a hard time.

He's always discreet.

He can actually help Thomas avoid mistakes.

But Marco is playing assistant.

If he's out to raise capital.

It's like he's taking over the project.

You know that Marco is helping
with that part too?

That's just an initial discussion.

It's to help, not to take over.

The sea bass is here.

The sea bass seems really fresh today.

Eat while it's hot.

Brother Joe.

You are busy with the pier-top
project already.

If you have time, you should keep your
wife company. You don't need to visit me.

I seldom visit anyway.

If I don't seek your advice on important
things, I won't feel at ease.

What important things?

The pier-top project?

The project came into being because
of your hard work.

Now that I am handling it,
I must do my best.

The question is, with raising capital
for the land premium

I made a few proposals

but in the end Marco and the guys
banned all.

Such as?

Issuing bonds. Pledging our assets.

They said it's risky.

You must have other ideas.

Yes. I've reviewed our land reserves.

We have a lot that can help us solve
this financing problem.

I see what you mean.

So I want to seek your input.

You are the CFO.

With funding and risk management
you are more professional than me.

The pier-top project is under you.

Just feel free to take charge.

Daddy has great expectations for you,

so do your best and show everyone.

So you mean?

You must have confidence in yourself.

Believe in your strengths. Go for it.

I will back you up!

Congratulations!
Joe Ma won the appeal finally.

Without those negative news,

your share price should go back up soon.

We're happy so long as it's stable.

We have quite some nice land on reserve.

Our share price shouldn't be so low.

That piece near the new railway terminus
is good enough.

The price is sky high now.

Yet you're just leaving it there.
What a waste!

That's what I think too.

But because of that lawsuit

we didn't want to develop that lot yet.

The lawsuit is over,
so you can think about it.

Are you interested in seeking a partner
for developing it?

That depends on what sort of
partnership that is.

Say, selling part of the
development right...

that can be considered.

If that does go ahead,

could you talk to me first?

Too early to say anything now.

Mr Fung, keep this between us.

Don't let anyone else know.

Of course.

Anyway, keep me posted of good news.

Sure.

Come on.

Come in.

Mr Ma.

Sit down.

Mr Ma, what is it about?

You've been with our team for a while.
How do you find it?

It's great. In this department,

I have more to handle.
I can learn more.

I want you to do something for me.

Don't worry. You won't have to
disclose confidential info.

Mother, be careful.

Why aren't the granddaughters coming
for a revisit with you Madam Ma?

Loi-dai suddenly had class.

Chiu-dai is out all the time.

So I brought my third daughter-in-law along.

Mother, it's an honour to be with you.

I'd fight to come of course.

You are truly blessed, Madam Ma.

All your sons and grandchildren and
daughters-in-law are so filial.

Doctor Cheng, what about my body check?

Overall you're OK. Just minor anemia.

Sodium and uric acid a bit below standard.

That happens when you age.

But your blood pressure is a bit high.
That's not so good.

To play safe, better find time for
a more detailed check.

Right, Mother. Better check carefully.

By the way, has something caused you
pressure lately?

Nothing, but I have to look after things
at the Foundation.

And I have meetings quite often.

Better not strain yourself.

What you can let others do,
just let them do it.

What counts most is rest.
Don't let yourself be so tense.

True. It's time for me to think about

who should take over as chairperson of
the Foundation.

We are practising yoga.

Sammie and her husband are playing Taichi.

Yeah? I never heard Joe talking
about Taichi.

I don't mean real Taichi,
but maneuvering us.

You asked Joe if it's OK to sell that lot
at the new railway terminus

and he just said "go for it".

I asked Sammie to tell Marco to get
out of your way.

She said Marco was not blocking your way
but helping you.

Joe was giving me encouragement.
That's not maneuvering.

Marco is a bigger problem, though.

Why don't we go to Father directly?

To go to Daddy without trying every means
Daddy will be disappointed.

Watch out...

What a pity Mother has no say.

Plus she has not been so well lately.

She said she's quitting as chair of the
Foundation too.

Mommy doesn't want to be chair
of the charity foundation?

That's what she said.

Honey, we have a way out.

Regular income of the
Ma's Charity Foundation

comes from the dividends received for
Masons' shares held by the Foundation.

As the Foundation holds significant
shares of the Masons

their chairperson is an ex officio member
of the Board.

That chairperson has voting rights
at the Board.

If I take over as chair, we will have
one more vote on the Board.

This vote may be critical to us
taking real control.

Honey, I'll count on you.

Have some soup.

Thanks, Mom.

Bigeye fish soup with tofu.

You're pregnant.

Drink more fish soup.

It's wholesome and helps make milk.

It's a long while before delivery. Milk?

Don't say that.

I am worried when Yiu-cho comes out

he'll blame me for not taking good care
of you.

Shing, why are you playing games
all the time?

Go help out. Time for dinner.

You!

Sum, start eating if you're hungry.

I have to cook the chicken.

Brat, come help out.

Making your dad run around?

OK.

Go help out. Stop playing games!

I am not playing.

I'll doing research for Marco.

For what? The pier-top project?

About that piece of land near the
new railway terminus.

He told me to update the data about
land and building prices nearby.

There.

I've been thinking...

Shouldn't the company be putting every
effort into the pier-top project?

Why is Marco making me find this info?

He also said it's not urgent
but make it fast.

He's never impatient like that.

I've checked all the info about the
pier-top project and prepared a report.

See if there's anything you'd like to add.

That's all?

All the info is here.

I thought we had no secrets between us.

I'm surprised you're keeping things
from me.

What?

Are you planning to use that lot
near the new railway terminus

to raise capital for the pier-top project?

Your kid brother told you that?

You didn't tell me for fear that
I'd object?

If I meant to keep things from you

I wouldn't have asked Yan Shing
to do the research.

I knew this might cause a lot of disputes

so I didn't want to get you involved.

I meant to finish studying before
telling you.

To give you one less problem.

You're having a baby. I don't want
too much pressure on you.

Besides, Joe will be out soon.

He can take over the project then.

This piece of land brought The Masons
trouble with suspected bribery.

No matter how we use it
it will draw media attention.

Joe's case has made this lot
rather sensitive.

That's why we've put it aside.

But now Joe's name is clear,
so it's time to relook at the project.

Is that feasible now?

If we do it on our own, it will be
a bit sensitive.

But if we join hands with other developers
it's a different story.

That's a most feasible way to raise
capital I can think of for now.

Have you brought it up with Joe?

Joe sees it the same way.

OK. Since Joe agrees,

let's just bring it up for discussions
in the next meeting.

OK.

I've raised this with Joe.

Initially, he finds it alright. It's OK.

Wait. So you mean to sell part of that
lot near the railway terminus?

Not to sell that lot,

but the rights to jointly develop that lot.

Then we can use that as capital for
the pier-top redevelopment project.

Joe just won the appeal.

Now we're selling that lot.

Would that make people gossip?

Joe won the appeal. That proves
he is innocent.

Rather than leaving it idle
why not put it to good use?

While land prices are high,
we can find a partner to work with.

This lot once brought a lawsuit

I'm worried it won't be easy to find
a partner.

I've sounded it out with a few big
developers to test the waters.

They're very positive.

You're letting out wind so soon.

Isn't that a bit rash?

Joe bought this lot after all.

He should have his own plans.

I think we should wait till he comes
out before looking at it.

Frankly, this lot is closely tied to
our image.

If we don't handle it well

we may lose more than we gain.

A drop in share price alone can mean
real trouble, right?

I think all your comments
should be considered.

Marco's idea for financing,

based on our current situation,
is more practical and feasible.

So let's not rush for a decision.

Of course, that doesn't mean dropping it.

Let's give Marco a little time to look
carefully into it.

Thank you.

Marco said he wanted to find a partner for
developing that lot by the railway terminus

Did he bring it up with you?

He did. I just never thought he'd
raise it so soon with the Board.

I find this idea worth consideration.

But Brother Yiu-chung and Thomas
seem to have reservations.

Especially Thomas.
He seems very displeased.

Of course.

That's why I wanted to hear your comments.

My comment is, can we talk about
things other than business today?

You are going to be a mom.
Don't work so hard.

Leave company matters with Marco.

But...

Just listen to me.
I will be out soon anyway.

Then you can retire from the job,

stay home to nurture the baby

and enjoy life as a Ma's lady.

Isn't that good?

The Chinese restaurant in a hotel
is really different.

I must get Mrs Wong and Mrs Lee
here to try it.

Sweetie, you don't like the food?

Let's order you some congee...

It's OK. I will eat later. You just
go ahead.

Are you too busy with work?

Why not take leave, and stay home
for a rest?

Joe will be out in a few months.

Then you can hand things back over.

You're acting as CEO. Don't work so hard.

Don't listen to your dad.

What a male chauvinist!

Says who women must stay home
and be a mom?

Back when I was having you two,

I would help out at the tea cafe every day.

To count on you alone?

We should have been out of business
long ago.

I'm just worried about our daughter.

You...

Sweetie, listen to mom.

I see so many women in our shop

Once they're dumped by their husbands
they lost everything.

Men are all selfish.

They make their wives stay at home
for easier control.

Women must plan for themselves.

It's best to have your own career, right?

Right, Sis...

Marco told me to check on the area
near that railway terminus...

about the traffic flow and rents
of the malls.

Did he tell you that?

Or shall I keep reporting things to you?

Whether Marco tells me things...
don't ask.

What he asks you to do, you decide if
you'll do it.

Careful.

Madam Ma, here for worship again?

Hello, Shifu. This is my third
daughter-in-law.

I told her not to come with me,

but she couldn't feel at ease.
She insisted on coming along.

Mrs Ma is truly filial.

I'm just picking it up from Mother.

I want to learn more about Buddhist
teachings and do more charity.

Madam Ma is not just devout,

but guides people towards kindness.

Most benevolent of her!

That depends on whether one has
affinity with the Buddha.

You have a rest.

I'll check if the vegetarian meal is ready.

Sure.

Mother, this way.

Mind the steps.

Are you tired?

A bit.

Why don't we sit down?

OK.

Careful.

Mother, before we came out

I made this tea with dates for you.

Try it.

So thoughtful of you.

Careful, it's hot.

How is it? Like it?

It's very nice.

Why did you bring the blood
pressure monitor?

Last time at the elderly home

you had high blood pressure and
didn't feel well.

I'm worried you might feel
unwell sometimes,

I specially bought this mini monitor
to check for you.

It was so close last time.

Glad you were there.

I must admit I'm getting old.

Looks like I should listen to Doctor Cheng

and resign from my job as chairwoman
of the Foundation.

Mother, let me show you something.

For your health, I've been copying
the Heart Sutra online.

I start with the Medicine Master Sutra
and then copy the Heart Sutra.

All I wish for is your good health.

You're so thoughtful.

Mother, you dote on Thomas and me.
We will treat you well.

And, from now on, if there's anything
just talk to me.

I can share your worries.

I have a daughter-in-law who is so
clever and loving.

Looks like I can retire from the position
as chairperson of the Foundation.

Thank you.

Come on, try these cookies I made.

Sure.

How is it? Like it?

Mother, your cookies are not just tasty.

They make me feel loved too!

If you like,
I will make those more often.

Because I plan to resign as chairperson
of the Foundation.

You are still so energetic.

Why retire so soon?

Still, it's good to enjoy some easy life.

Yes. I am going to enjoy more ease.

But it will be harder for you all.

You'll have to take over my work.

The Foundation was founded in the
name of the Ma's.

That's why it's always a family member
playing the chair.

Sammie

as CEO of The Masons, you've been very busy.

Plus you're pregnant.

So I don't want it too hard on you.

Mother, it's OK.

For the Ma family, I can take on hardship.

Joe will be released soon too.

Then he will take charge of the company.

And I can take care of the Foundation too.

Sammie, I don't mean to fight with you.

But as CEO, you have huge responsibilities.

If you take up this job too, the pressure
will be immense.

At PR, I have been handling Foundation
affairs anyway.

I think I'll be fit as chair.

Mother, I...

Both of you were right.

I must think about it further.

Maybe I'll discuss it with Master first.

Leave it till later.

Let's eat.

I thought since Sammie was too busy

I should let Chloe take over.

But it turned out Sammie wanted
to do it too.

Such a difficult position.

Sammie is detail-minded at work.

Chloe is good with people skills.

I don't know what to do.

Why won't you consider Choi-mei?

Choi-mei?

She has always helped you at the Foundation

She is the most experienced amongst them.

But her parents' house is in trouble.

If I gave her the chairwoman's seat

I'm worried that people might talk.

Rather than what the outsiders say,
why not think about how our people feel?

Sammie is CEO of The Masons.

Yiu-tong is in charge of the pier-top
redevelopment project.

Only Yiu-chung and his wife are left idle.

If Choi-mei can play chairwoman
of the Foundation,

the three couples will each get
something. Isn't that nice?

You do make a lot of sense.

But the Yip's has a cash-flow problem.

Aren't you worried once Choi-mei
takes the seat,

she might take some money home?

The Foundation is governed by its rules.

How can anyone mess with the money?

As regards social relationships,
it won't really matter.

It's fine so long as she doesn't make
any serious mistakes.

With business or with people
you are so insightful always.

Who else can I trust but you?

After discussing with Master...

I have decided to let Choi-mei take over
as chairwoman of the Foundation.

Mother, you mean...

I will take over as chairperson
of the Foundation...?

Both Master and I find you the best
fit for the position.

Thank Mom and Pa!

Thank you, Father. Thank you, Mother.

I will do my best. I won't let you down.

Congratulations, Chairwoman Mom!

Congratulations, Sis Choi-mei.

If you need any help, just tell me.

Count me in for charity work.

I must get the press conference
ready for the announcement.

Thank you, everyone. Thank you.

Let's eat.

Where are my heart-shaped earrings?

I thought we could have two votes
at the Board.

This is such a surprise.

The surprise was Sammie was fighting
with me.

Mother wanted me in the first place.

But after a chat with Father,

they suddenly gave Choi-mei the seat!

It must be Father didn't want us to fight

so they let Choi-mei do it.

We can't go by way of the Foundation

so we must count on that lot
near the railway terminus.

Friends of the media, hello.

"Don't do nothing because the good
done seems little."

The Ma's Charity Foundation has always
been devoted to charity work.

Wipe off that sweat for me.

Again? I just did that for you.

I wonder if it's the air-con.
I keep sweating.

Honey, this is not your first time
attending a press conference.

Why so nervous this time?

This is different.

It's for announcing that's I'm taking
over as chair of the Foundation.

Chiu-dai, go get me a glass of water.

Honey, let me just remind you.

You're chair of the Foundation now

so everything must be clean and clear.

Don't be messy with things.

OK. How would I dare?

I just mean to ride on the connections

to help pull some strings for Dad.

I hope that can save the Yip's.

I am a Yip.

How would I lose to those two
sisters-in-law of yours?

I must achieve something and show them.

I dare not say I have achieved anything
so I'm retiring.

But after all, I have done a little
something for people in need.

Over these years,

I am grateful to all of you who have given
the Ma's Charity Foundation support.

I hope you will keep on giving our new
chairperson support

in making contributions for those in need.

Thank you, Madam Ma Lau Oi-foon.

The Ma's Charity Foundation is stepping
into its new term.

We are pleased to introduce our new
chairperson for the Foundation,

Mrs Ma Yip Choi-mei.

Mrs Ma Yip Choi-mei is going to say
a few words.

Please.

Friends of the media, hello.

"Don't do nothing because the good
done seems little."

The Ma's Charity Foundation has always
been devoted to charity work.

Mrs Ma, we just got informed

creditors of the Yip's, your parents'
company, have filed for their liquidation.

Were you informed of that already?

What's your response to news about
liquidation of your family business?